Founded in February 2012, the band had undergone many changes in line-up and writing styles. In 2016, the current line-up had established itself and quickly found its own unique sound and style. Whilst doing so, they managed to stay true to the familiar and beloved sound of old school death metal that they had all grown up with and the name CRITICAL MESS was born. Everyone in CRITICAL MESS is a die-hard musician – each member has continuously gathered, and built upon, their experience in playing with bands in live situations and recording albums in a studio environment. Musical influences range from the early thrash metal and hardcore/punk era to modern day technical and extreme metal genres.